Category: Places
A neighbourly nudge to lift community spirits
‘Spread more neighbourly cheer’ is the latest message from local friendship group, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows, as it shares its top five tips to keep community spirits high this festive season.
The advice comes on the back of Campaign to End Loneliness’ Be More Us initiative, which reports that almost half of UK adults say that their busy lives prevent them from connecting with other people.
Bestselling author to visit the city to mark the opening of Normanton Library
Normanton Library which is to be based at St Augustine’s Community Centre opens on 27 November 2019. There will be a series of opening events spread over four days to showcase what the new library can offer.
Authors, storytellers and face painters as well as an exciting ‘CSI Whodunit Event’ where people can join the fun and solve the burglary in the library using forensic science are all on the line-up.
Current exhibition - Winter Show. Call for Artists submissions.
Hope you are enjoying the recent brighter weather and keeping snug and warm as the Winter months approach. I’m writing to update you with information about our Winter Show and share with you other news, forthcoming events/exhibitions and workshops.
We’ve enjoyed a great start to our Winter Show, which ends on the 22nd December and has another 4 weeks to run.
New paintings of Derbyshire by Mark Preston
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We have a new group of paintings in the gallery by Mark Preston. These are all of Derbyshire, painted en plein air throughout 2019, reflecting the seasonal diversity of the Derbyshire Peak District.
Mark usually works in situ, spending very little time painting in his studio. Influenced by the great English painter John Constable, Mark has been known to remain out of doors at his easel from dawn until dusk working directly from nature, whatever the weather.
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Dronfield Barn
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday 10th December, 1:30pm
£12 per person
Only a few places left - book soon to
avoid missing out!
Back by popular demand, join our garden volunteers in the Peel Centre and learn to make your own Christmas wreath! All materials provided with the price. We only have a few places remaining on our last workshop with availability, so please book soon to avoid missing out if you're interested.
Stained Glass Taster Workshop at Dronfield Barn
Stained Glass Taster Workshop
Saturday 7th December, 1:30pm
£18 per person (£16 for Friends)
Fancy having a go at making striking stained glass Christmas decorations? Come along to our taster workshop in the Edward Lucas Hall, The Peel Centre, on Saturday 7th December, from 1:30pm-4:30pm.
No previous experience is needed and all materials will be supplied to enable you to complete your pieces during the workshop.
Christmas Mini-Market at Dronfield Barn
Friday 29th (6pm-9pm) &
Saturday 30th (10am-3pm) November
FREE ADMISSION
DERBY CONCERT BAND'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON 21 DECEMBER
Derby Concert Band’s Christmas Festival Concert is on Saturday 21 December 2019 at 7.30pm at St Johns Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3HZ. This is our traditional Christmas concert with special guests Voices Choir, featuring festive treats and seasonal favourites with plenty of carols to sing along to.
Ringing the changes at Buxton Fringe
A new team (pictured) assembled at Buxton Fringe’s AGM at The Green Man Gallery on November 21 as Stephen Walker took on the role of Fringe Chair while Gary Bellas became Treasurer and Gaye Chorlton was appointed Secretary. Maria Carnegie was re-elected as Vice Chair.